1. References for MicronesiA An Annotated BiBliography
Femelyne C. Wesolowski
LIBR 210 Reference
San Jose State University
August 4, 2013
Assignment 5

2. Purpose
Provide information about Micronesia for Guam public school teachers and librarians
To meet curriculum needs
To understand cultural background of students with Micronesian heritage
Provide talking points as part of communication with family members and community leaders of Micronesian heritage
Note: not all students reside on island with biological parents; may be under legal guardianship of step-parents, aunts/uncles, grandparents

3. Demographics Department of Education Upi Elementary School
Annual State of Public Education Report
Upi Elementary School
4th Quarter Summary Report
Identifies percentage of students from Micronesia

4. 26% or ¼ of DOE student population are Pacific Islanders
Guam Department of Education. (2012, October). Annual state of public education report: SY Retrieved from

5. 28% or almost 1/3 of Upi ES student population are Pacific Islanders
Upi Elementary School
Language K 1 2 3 4 5
Total
Ilocano 13
Tagalog 28 29 35 34
188
Visayan
Other Filipino Languages 7 8 22
Chamorro 11 9 57
English 54 69 42 51 71 49
336
Korean
Japanese
Carolinian
Chuukese 23 24 27
142
Kosraean
Marshallese
Palauan
Pohnpeian 12 58
Yapese 15
Other Languages
872
Wesolowski, F. (2013, June 4). English as a second language program: 4th quarter summary report. (Unpublished document). Upi Elementary School, Yigo.

6. Elementary Content Standards and Performance Indicators
SOCIAL sTUDIES
Elementary Content Standards and Performance Indicators
Standard 1: Culture
Focus on Culture

7. Introduction Standard 1. CULTURE
Students learn about the systems of beliefs, knowledge, values, and traditions of various cultures and how those aspects influence human behavior.
Learning about culture helps students to understand themselves as both individuals and members of various groups.
They study complex cultural concepts such as adaptation and assimilation to understand how culture and cultural systems function.
Students learn many perspectives that come from different cultural vantage points within a democratic and multicultural society.
This helps students understand and celebrate the rich cultural diversity within and among people in the Pacific, in the nation, and throughout the world.
Guam Department of Education. (2010). K-12 Content standards and performance indicators: Social studies standard 1. Retrieved from

8. Performance Indicators
1.1.2 Describe the qualities or distinctive traits of different ethnic groups, faiths, and historical periods after reading or listening to stories about famous people.
1.1.3 Explain that people on Guam and in the U.S. have a variety of different religious, community, and family celebrations and customs, and describe celebrations or customs held by members of the class and their families.
2.1.1 Describe traditional food, customs, sports and games, and music of the place they came from with the help of family members or other adults.
2.1.2 Give examples of traditions or customs from other countries that can be found on Guam and in the U.S. today.
3.1.1 Describe and explain the significance of traditional food, customs, sports and games, and music of the place they came from with the help of family members or other adults.
3.1.2 Explain the origins of traditions or customs from other countries that can be found on Guam and in the U.S. today.
3.1.3 Describe similarities and differences among the cultures in the class and intergenerational groups in communities.
3.1.4 Observe and describe local or regional historic artifacts and sites and generate questions about their function, construction, and significance.
Not included
K.1.1 Identify and describe family or community members who promote the welfare and safety of children and adults.
K.1.2 Use the word because in the context of stories or personal experiences correctly.

9. Performance Indicators
4.1.1 Discuss the similarities and differences of Chamorro traditions and customs with other ethnic groups found on Guam.
4.1.2 Summarize different stories, legends, and myths and explain how they contribute to our understanding of the past.
4.1.3 Recognize the different cultural groups found on Guam and express appreciation for the cultural diversity of the island.
4.1.4 List ways in which one culture can influence other cultures and bring about change.
4.1.5 Compare the ways of life in various Micronesian island groups before European exploration and describe the region in which they lived.
Not included
4.1.6 Sing the Guam Hymn in Chamorro and English and explain its meaning.
4.1.7 Describe the origins and significance of local celebrations.
5.1.1 Explain the early relationship of the English settlers to the indigenous peoples, or Indians, in North America, including
the differing views on ownership or use of land and the conflicts between them.

10. Reference sources Websites Annotated Bibliography
Focus on reference sources that can help with reference questions

11. Annotation Format Publication date: ISBN: Format: Cost: Frequency:
Topic:
Audience:
Description:
Summary or description of content
Type of information
Format
Justification:
Reviews
Authority of the sources
Awards
Appropriateness for your patrons

12. Micronesian in Hawaii
Keany, M. (2011, August). Micronesian in Hawaii. HONOLULU Magazine: News & Opinion. Retrieved from
Keany, 2011, p. 1

13. Micronesian in Hawaii
Publication date: August 2011 ISBN: not indicated Format: online magazine article Cost: Digital Subscription: 12 $14.99/year Print Subscription: 12 $20.00/year Frequency: magazine is monthly Topic: Micronesians living in Hawaii Audience: teachers, librarians, counselors, social workers, and parents Description: Article Titles: New Experiences; Stepping Forward; Navigating Between Cultures; Moving Up The article describes the immigration of people from Micronesia and their life in Hawaii: housing; jobs; schools; discrimination; living life as American and as Chuukese. An important item is the role of Hawaii resident Josie Howard serving as a link between life in Micronesia to life in Hawaii. She serves as interpreter and guide in assimilating to a new way of life. The article provides a first hand account of the Micronesian experience in adjusting to life in Hawaii While there is a political alliance with the United States and a seemingly shared identification as Pacific Islanders, there is a noted difference between the islanders of Hawaii and the islanders from Micronesia. Justification: Educators of intermediate (Grades 4-5) students can use the article in discussion of similarities and differences among cultures or in discussion with parents in providing for a more equitable service in the schools.

14. Micronesian Culture
HONOLULU Magazine. (2011, August). Micronesian culture. Retrieved from
What is Micronesia, Exactly?; Island Cultures; Family First, Religion, Micronesian Times; Military Service, The Language Barrier; Speak Micronesian; What about the flower skirts?;
Digital Subscription: 12 issues $14.99/year
Print Subscription: 12 issues $20.00/year

15. HONOLULU Magazine

23. Pacific Heritage Network

29. Etpison Museum and Gallery

35. Surf War! A Folktale from the Marshall Islands (book)
MacDonald, M. R. (2009). Surf war! A folktale from the Marshall Islands. Atlanta, GA: August House LittleFolk.
ISBN
This story is based on the Marshallese story about the whales and the sandpipers.
Available used for $3.98 from Better World Books

36. Surf War! A Folktale from the Marshall Islands
Onomatopeia
Recommended as read aloud
Reviews from Goodreads

37. Folktales Told Around the World (book)
Dorson, R. M., Ed. (1978). Folktales told around the world: Micronesia. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press
ISBN (paperback) P. 303 –
The book features stories from around the world, including Oceania's Micronesia. Before the story, notes about similar tales are provided. Short information notes are also provided about the narrators.
"More for adults and students of folk/fairytales"
Chris' Reviews from Goodreads
Available for $11.98 at Better World Books

38. Folktales Told Around the World
From the Table of Contents
Source: Google Books